Alcohol at the wheel: Police draw consequences in Uckermark after controls

Alcohol at the wheel: Police draw consequences in Uckermark after controls

Uckermark, Deutschland - The Uckermark was the scene of intensive traffic controls this weekend, which were carried out by the East police department in Frankfurt/Oder. From July 4th to 6th, numerous drivers were checked for their alcohol and drug use. A total of three drivers were confronted with consequences. One of the most remarkable findings was a driver who was found in Angermünde with an alcohol concentration of 1.12 per thousand. This is not only a fall, but also shows how important such controls are in the region. According to [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/uckermark/nach- alcohol genuss-SSSTAS-STEIT-3731864), the affected drivers could face a high level of fines and a license withdrawal.

Before these strict consequences occur, the officials carry out careful control. This is not an everyday situation for drivers, as described [Bussgeld catalog] (https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/AL alcohol controller/). The police are the only institution that can carry out these controls. As a rule, control begins with the stopping of the vehicle, followed by the identification of the driver and the implementation of tests. Even if the breath alcohol test is voluntary, the officers can also arrange blood tests if the value is suspected of alcohol or drugs, especially if the value is above 1.1 per thousand.

The dangers of alcohol at the tax

A look at the statistics of recent years shows why the police intervention is so decisive. In 2022, 38,771 accidents were registered under the influence of alcohol in Germany, which corresponds to an increase of 19 percent compared to the previous year. This means that alcohol is one of the main causes of traffic accidents in Germany. After all, every 14th road user died on the basis of an accident in which alcohol was involved, as [Bussgeld catalog] (https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/Al alcohol controller/).

The alcohol boundaries are clear: from 0.5 per thousand there are already sanctions, and from 1.1 per thousand you are considered absolutely fitting. It is also unusual that even with values below 0.3 per thousand and conspicuous behavior must be expected with consequences. These legal regulations should not only protect drivers, but also all road users.

insurance and financial consequences

Another aspect that the driver should keep in mind are the effects on the insurance in the event of an accident under the influence of alcohol. In the event of a valuable damage, there may be a refusal of performance, especially if the alcohol limit of 1.1 is exceeded. Alcoholic drivers could even be rejected up to 5,000 euros from their insurance, as the [Goslar Institute] (https://www.goslar-institut.de/recherche-tipps/recht-versicherung/Al alcohol-am-Seu-zahl-der-unfaelle-steigt/) explains.

The latest controls in the Uckermark underline the need for vigilance and respect for the traffic rules. Every driver should be aware of the responsibility that is accompanied by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It not only demands your own life, but also that of others. The police will still not hesitate to carry out traffic controls to make our streets safer.